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Payal Sud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Chicago, IL who enjoys working with clients of all ages, including children, teenagers, young adults, and adults. She holds sessions with individuals, couples, and families who would like to enhance their wellbeing by focusing on their mental health. Many of her clients begin therapy because they would like to improve their anxiety or depression, or because their relationships are causing high levels of stress.
Payal’s approach to therapy begins by showing clients that they aren’t alone in their experiences and that they have her steadfast support. Through sessions with Payal, clients identify what’s causing them distress and take steps to alleviating those triggers. They also learn how to embrace their innate resilience to overcome obstacles, leaving therapy feeling empowered and balanced. In addition to several therapy modalities, Payal also practices Pranic Reiki healing and vibrational sound massages.
Payal earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. She collaborates with her clients, especially when coming up with an individualized plan for therapy sessions. It’s important to her that clients gain from therapy the skills they need to improve their connections with others to live happy, healthy lives.
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Clinical supervision - Offering professional supervision services for clinicians